Work:
Artifex Studios - Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Freelance Character Rigger
Reel FX - Dallas, TX
Senior Rigger
House of Moves - Los Angeles, CA
Rigger
Easley-Dunn Productions - Culver City, CA
Rigger
Robinson Digital Arts - Culver City, CA
Freelance 3D Rigger
The Art Institute of Houston - Houston, TX
Instructor
Dreamworks Animation - Glendale, CA
Character Technical Director
Dreamworks Animation - Glendale, CA
Character Effects Artist
ESC Entertainment - Alameda, CA
Junior Color & Light Technical Director
Education:
Texas A&M University - College Station, TX
Master of Science in Visualization Sciences
Texas A&M University - College Station, TX
Bachelor of Environmental Design
Skills:
Computer Animation - Creating custom animation controls using forward and inverse kinematics, IK spline handles, and set driven keys; creating deformations using skin weights and blend shapes; character modeling using NURBS, polygons and subdivision surfaces in Maya; sculpting and rendering 3D models using 3D Studio Max; Technical Skills- Good understanding of data structures and object-oriented programming concepts using C and C++; proficiency with OpenGL drawing and input routines; experienced with using Perl and Python to automate rendering tasks and manipulate file data; experienced with using MEL scripting to create interfaces and automate tasks in Maya. Additional Skills - Compositing CG and live action elements in Aftereffects; extensive knowledge of figure drawing, perspective, and architectural drawing concepts.